2026 Climate Averages

Weather in Queenstown in September

It's a rainy period, but great for indoor activities, museums, and lower prices.

Climate Overview

September is a wet time to visit Queenstown. Queenstown has a Cool climate with average yearly highs of 11°C, lows of 4°C, and approximately 17 rainy days per month.

Avg High

11°C

Avg Low

4°C

Rainy days

17days

Daylight

11.7h

Is September a good time to visit Queenstown?

It's a rainy period, but great for indoor activities, museums, and lower prices.

Daylight

Sunrise

6:50 AM

Sunset

6:33 PM

Weather by Month
Monthly weather data
Month High Low Rainy days Condition
January 21°C 13°C 10 Excellent (best)
February 21°C 13°C 12 Excellent (best)
March 17°C 10°C 9 Excellent (best)
April 14°C 8°C 14 Wet
May 12°C 7°C 9 Good
June 8°C 4°C 12 Good
July 7°C 3°C 12 Good
August 11°C 5°C 13 Wet
September 11°C 4°C 17 Wet
October 15°C 7°C 14 Wet
November 18°C 9°C 12 Good
December 18°C 10°C 19 Excellent (best)

Weather data: Open-Meteo Archive (2020-2025) • Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0) • Historical avg. 2020–2025

What to Pack for September

Layers, a light jacket, comfortable walking shoes, and an umbrella.

Climate: Cool
Travel Context Brisk but pleasant—ideal for hiking or city walks with a light jacket.

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Common Questions

Is September a good time to visit Queenstown? +

September is typically Wet for visiting Queenstown, with average highs of 11°C and around 17 rainy days.

What should I pack for Queenstown in September? +

With highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C in {month}, we recommend: Layers, a light jacket, comfortable walking shoes, and an umbrella.

Does it rain a lot in Queenstown in September? +

Queenstown typically sees around 17 rainy days in September.

How many hours of daylight are there in Queenstown in September? +

In September, Queenstown gets approximately 11.7 hours of daylight per day.

Is September peak season in Queenstown? +

No, September is not peak season in Queenstown. Expect better value on accommodation and fewer tourists.

What is the best month to visit Queenstown? +

The best months to visit Queenstown are December, January, February, March, when the weather is optimal for sightseeing.

Weather Data: Based on 2020–2025 historical climate data from Open-Meteo

Solar calculations: SunCalc (timezone: Pacific/Auckland)

Last Updated: January 2026

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